SKAMOKAWA — The Coast Guard responded to a Panamanian-flagged tanker that ran aground on the Columbia River near Skamokawa, about 70 miles downriver from Vancouver.
The 557-foot vessel Argent Cosmos lost its fuel pump and ran aground at 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
A Coast Guard helicopter flew over the vessel at 9 a.m. and found no signs of pollution. There were no reports of injuries.
The Argent Cosmos was heading out from a stop in Longview when the incident happened. It was loaded with 1.63 million gallons of ethanol and 6.65 million gallons of monoethylene glycol. It also carried high and low-sulfur oil.
Coast Guard officials ordered the vessel to stay in place even after the tide-water rises so inspectors can ensure the safety of the environment.
